Studies on gene action in a biparental cross in blackgram [Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper]

Abstract

The genetics of yield is extremely complex and hence one can face difficulties in genetical analysis. This complexity can be judged from the vide array of the type of gene action. Biparental intermating approach has been favoured to elevate the population mean and genetic variability in self pollinated crops like oat, barley and wheat [1]. Hence, the present investigation was aimed to find out the type of gene action for yield and its components through a biparental cross in blackgram [Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper].